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Ostrich vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Ostrich and Lamb loin

  • Lamb loin contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Iron than Ostrich.
  • Ostrich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 168% higher.
  • Lamb loin contains 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Ostrich. Ostrich contains 0.545mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb loin contains 0.11mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Ostrich is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 22% 80% 40% 93% 77% 8.3% 2.6% 134%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.2%
Contains more IronIron +31.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.02mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 2.2% 3% 25% 55% 133% 39% 25% 276% 12% 14% 48%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +395.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +182.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~7.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.3%
Contains more WaterWater +30.5%
Contains more FatsFats +817.9%
Contains more OtherOther +216.3%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.87 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +897.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +325%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ostrich Lamb loin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Lamb loin Opinion
Calories 145kcal 309kcal Lamb loin
Protein 28.49g 22.55g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 23.59g Lamb loin
Cholesterol 85mg 95mg Ostrich
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb loin
Magnesium 25mg 23mg Ostrich
Calcium 6mg 18mg Lamb loin
Potassium 362mg 246mg Ostrich
Iron 2.79mg 2.12mg Ostrich
Copper 0.152mg 0.119mg Ostrich
Zinc 4.85mg 3.41mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 251mg 180mg Ostrich
Sodium 80mg 64mg Lamb loin
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.11mg Ostrich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.019mg 0.02mg Lamb loin
Selenium 37.5µg 24.6µg Ostrich
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.1mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.24mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 7.1mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.65mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.11mg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 2.21µg Ostrich
Vitamin K 4.7µg Lamb loin
Folate 15µg 19µg Lamb loin
Choline 88.4mg Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 1g 10.24g Ostrich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 9.68g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 1.87g Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.264mg Lamb loin
Threonine 1.25mg 0.965mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg 1.088mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 1.754mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg 1.991mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg 0.579mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.918mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg 1.217mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg 0.714mg Ostrich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Lamb loin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Ostrich
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.24g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/nutrients
  2. Lamb loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.